A systematic review and meta‐analysis of efficacy and safety of isavuconazole for the treatment and prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections

Isavuconazole is a novel triazole antifungal agent. However, the previous outcomes were highlighted by statistical heterogeneity. This meta‐analysis aimed to validate the efficacy and safety of isavuconazole for the treatment and prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections (IFIs) compared with other antifungal agents (amphotericin B, voriconazole and posaconazole).

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